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SUMMARY:Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH)
DESCRIPTION:The CDC will host a meeting of the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH) on 20 October 2022. This meeting is open to the public. \nThe Advisory Board was established under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to advise the President on a variety of policy and technical functions required to implement and effectively manage the new compensation program. Key functions of the Advisory Board include providing advice on the development of probability of causation guidelines which have been promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a final rule\, advice on methods of dose reconstruction which have also been promulgated by HHS as a final rule\, advice on the scientific validity and quality of dose estimation and reconstruction efforts being performed for purposes of the compensation program\, and advice on petitions to add classes of workers to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC). In December 2000\, the President delegated responsibility for funding\, staffing\, and operating the Advisory Board to HHS\, which subsequently delegated this authority to the CDC. NIOSH implements this responsibility for CDC. \nThe charter was issued on August 3\, 2001\, renewed at appropriate intervals\, and rechartered under Executive Order 13889 on March 22\, 2022\, and will terminate on March 22\, 2024. \nThe agenda will include discussions on the following: Work Group and Subcommittee Reports; Update on the Status of SEC Petitions; and plans for the December 2022 Advisory Board Meeting. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. For additional information\, please contact Toll Free 1(800) 232-4636. \nMeeting Information: The meeting will be held on October 20\, 2022\, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, EDT. Written comments must be received on or before October 13\, 2022. Audio Conference Call via FTS Conferencing. The USA toll-free dial-in number is 1-866-659-0537; the passcode is 9933701.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/advisory-board-on-radiation-and-worker-health-abrwh/
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SUMMARY:Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS)
DESCRIPTION:The AAFS International Affairs Committee will present a webinar on the emergence of NPS (novel psychoactive substances) as a part of the Global Collaboration of Forensic Sciences Webinar Series on 28 September 2022 via webcast. \nThe event is free to attend as part of the global collaboration among various forensic science groups including the Internal Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP). \nThe AAFS IAC GCFS Educational Webinar Series is dedicated to the production and distribution of scientific research and educational lectures to benefit forensic science and technology as well as society internationally\, and Endeavors to be a worldwide resource for expert assistance and collaboration\, advancing justice for all \nPlease visit the Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) event page to register.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/novel-psychoactive-substances-nps/
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SUMMARY:Schar School Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University (GMU) Schar School of Policy and Government will host a Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House on June 8\, 2022 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. \nThe event will provide an overview of available master’s degree programs and highlight GMU’s world-class faculty and research. Admissions and student services staff will be on hand to answer questions. \nThis event is the perfect opportunity to: \n\nExplore Schar School’s top-ranked master’s degree and graduate certificate programs\nLearn about your program of interest in depth\, including the curriculum\, admissions requirements\, and career opportunities\nAsk admissions team members specific questions about the application process\n\nBreakout sessions hosted by program directors and faculty will be available based on your primary program of interest: \nMaster’s in Biodefense\nMaster’s in International Commerce and Policy\nMaster’s in International Security\nMaster’s in Organization Development and Knowledge Management\nMaster’s in Political Science\nMaster’s in Public Administration (MPA)\nMaster’s in Public Policy (MPP) \nBiodefense Certificate\nEmergency Management and Homeland Security Certificate\nGlobal Health and Security Certificate\nIllicit Trade Analysis Certificate\nNational Security and Public Policy Certificate\nNonprofit Management Certificate\nPublic Management Certificate\nScience\, Technology\, and Security Certificate\nStrategic Trade Certificate\nTerrorism and Homeland Security Certificate \nFind more information and register to attend here. \nStemar Media Group is an official media partner of the GMU Schar School Biodefense program.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/schar-school-masters-and-certificate-virtual-open-house/
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SUMMARY:Drell Lecture 2022: The President’s Nuclear Button
DESCRIPTION:Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) will host a lecture event featuring Congressman Ted W. Lieu on 5 May 2022 to discuss presidential nuclear strike authority and the role of congressional oversight; Cold-era nuclear use policy; and nuclear security challenges of the modern era. \nThe event is open to the public through a virtual option. Those with an active Stanford ID may attend in person at Encina Hall. \nCongressman Ted W. Lieu represents California’s 33rd Congressional District. In his fourth term in Congress\, he sits on the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees. A former active-duty officer in the U.S. Air Force\, Congressman Lieu established himself as a leader on the environment; cybersecurity; civil liberties; government ethics and veterans. Four times\, he has introduced legislation to prevent the president from launching a nuclear first strike without congressional approval. \nPlease visit CISAC’s Drell Lecture 2022: The President’s Nuclear Button event listing to register.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/drell-lecture-2022-the-presidents-nuclear-button/
LOCATION:Encina Hall\, 616 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305-6055\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Biden Administration's Emerging Nuclear Policy and Budget
DESCRIPTION:Goodbye sole purpose: The Biden administration’s emerging nuclear policy and budget – a webinar hosted by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.\n \nJoin Adam Mount and Lynn Rusten in conversation with Monica Montgomery on 27 April 2022 to discuss the future of nuclear policy and modernization. \nTogether\, we’ll dive into topics like sole purpose\, the recently released defense budget\, the Biden nuclear posture review\, ally management in the wake of the Ukraine War and more. \nAdam Mount \nAdam Mount\, Ph.D. is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Defense Posture Project at the Federation of American Scientists\, where his work covers U.S. nuclear strategy and force structure\, conventional deterrence\, and progressive foreign policy. Previously\, he was a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress and a Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He now directs\, with Andrea Berger\, the FAS International Study Group on North Korea Policy\, a group of twelve emerging experts from allied countries working to develop a sustainable strategy to manage a nuclear-armed North Korea. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the Department of Government at Georgetown and a B.A. from Reed College. \nLynn Rusten \nLynn Rusten is the vice president for the Global Nuclear Policy Program at the Nuclear Threat Initiative. In this role\, she leads NTI’s efforts aimed at reducing the risk that nuclear weapons will be used\, preventing their spread\, and ultimately ending them as a threat to the world. Rusten has held senior positions in the White House National Security Council staff\, Department of State and Congress\, bringing deep expertise in nuclear arms control\, nonproliferation\, and national security policy. \nMonica Montgomery \nMonica Montgomery is a Research Analyst for the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation\, where her work focuses educating Congress and the public on U.S. nuclear modernization and spending\, arms control\, non-proliferation\, the Pentagon budget\, and other national security policies and legislation. She graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in political science and peace studies and a certificate in international security studies and has previously worked at the Friends Committee on National Legislation. Her writing and commentary have appeared in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists\, Vanity Fair\, Forbes\, Defense One\, Arms Control Today\, MSNBC\, and other outlets. \nPlease visit The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists website to register.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/the-biden-administrations-emerging-nuclear-policy-and-budget/
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SUMMARY:How Credible Nuclear Security Guarantees Backfire
DESCRIPTION:How Credible Nuclear Security Guarantees Backfire with Lauren Sukin \nStanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) will discuss How Credible Nuclear Security Guarantees Backfire during a virtual event open to the public on 26 April 2022. Those with an active Stanford ID may attend in person at Encina Hall. \nExisting literature posits that the main challenge for nuclear security guarantees lies in making the promise of protection sufficiently credible. If allies do not believe their guarantor will actually come to their aid\, they may seek alternate means of protection\, including by investing in nuclear infrastructure. Credible security guarantees\, on the other hand\, are thought to reassure allies. In contrast to this approach\, Dr. Sukin argues that credible nuclear guarantees can backfire. These guarantees can cause clients to fear that their guarantors will drag them into a precipitous nuclear conflict. Fears of nuclear escalation by their guarantor can drive clients to distance themselves from their alliance or seek stronger independent nuclear capabilities. Using survey experiments and case studies of U.S. alliances in East Asia and Europe\, this project explores the risks of credible U.S. nuclear security guarantees. \nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. Lauren Sukin is currently a MacArthur Nuclear Security Fellow at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation. In September 2022\, she will join the Department of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science as an Assistant Professor of International Relations. Dr. Sukin holds a Ph.D. (2021) and M.A. (2020) from the Department of Political Science at Stanford University. She also holds A.B.s from the Departments of Political Science and Literary Arts at Brown University (2016). Dr. Sukin’s research examines issues of international security\, focusing on the role of nuclear weapons in international politics. \nThe Virtual option is open to the Public. Only those with an active Stanford ID with access to William J Perry Conference Room in Encina Hall may attend in person. \nPlease visit CISAC’s How Credible Nuclear Security Guarantees Backfire event listing to register. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/how-credible-nuclear-security-guarantees-backfire/
LOCATION:Encina Hall\, 616 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305-6055\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tracking Radiation Doses from Medical Diagnostic Procedures
DESCRIPTION:The Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board of the National Academies will host a two-hour webinar on December 14 to discuss the pros and cons of tracking radiation doses from medical diagnostic procedures and possible implications. \nThe use of medical diagnostic procedures has benefited the care of most patients. However\, it is accompanied by growing concerns about the risks associated with diagnostic computed tomography (CT)\, fluoroscopy\, and nuclear medicine imaging exams that utilize ionizing radiation. A number of initiatives in radiation safety in medicine aim to provide higher quality clinical management of patients and to ensure that reasonable steps are taken to keep the exposures as low as possible without compromising diagnostic efficacy. The idea of tracking radiation exposures from medical diagnostic procedures as a means of individual dose monitoring and risk assessment to patients has been debated over the years and more recently national and international organizations have issued statements with opposing views. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nArmin Ansari is the Radiological Assessment Team Lead at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He received his B.S. and PhD degrees in radiation biophysics from the University of Kansas and completed his postdoctoral research in radiation mutagenesis at Oak Ridge and Los Alamos National Laboratories. His focus since joining CDC in 2002 has been on public health preparedness and response planning for nuclear and radiological emergencies and he has led the development of key national guidance documents as well as numerous training programs directed at public health professionals. He is a fellow and past president of the Health Physics Society and is certified in comprehensive practice by the American Board of Health Physics. He is also an elected member of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements\, and serves as member of the United States delegation to the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation. \nJames A. Brink\, MD\, is chief of radiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Juan M. Taveras Professor of Radiology at the Harvard Medical School. Dr. Brink has expertise and broad experience in medical imaging\, including utilization and management of imaging resources and monitoring and control of medical radiation exposure. Before joining MGH\, Dr. Brink was an associate professor at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine and professor and chair of the Yale Department of Diagnostic Radiology. He is a fellow of the Society for Computed Body Tomography/Magnetic Resonance\, past-president of the American Roentgen Ray Society\, fellow and chair (effective May 17\, 2016) of the Board of Chancellors of the American College of Radiology\, and scientific vice-president and member of the Board of Directors of the National Council for Radiation Protection and Measurements. He earned his M.D. degree at Indiana University and completed his medical residency and fellowship at MGH. Dr. Brink is a current member of the National Academies’ Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board. \nDr. Donald Frush is Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics\, faculty member of the Medical Physics Graduate Program\, and chief Vice Chair for Safety and Quality in the Department of Radiology at Duke University Medical Center in Durham\, North Carolina. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California\, Davis\, and his medical degree from Duke University Medical Center. He was a pediatric resident at the University of California\, San Francisco\, and completed a radiology residency at Duke Medical Center and a fellowship in pediatric radiology at Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati. In addition to primary certification in diagnostic radiology\, he holds a subspecialty certification in pediatric radiology\, both from the ABR. Dr. Frush’s research interests are predominantly involved with pediatric body computed tomography (CT)\, including technology assessment\, techniques for pediatric multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) examinations\, assessment of image quality\, CT radiation dosimetry\, and risk communciation. Other areas of investigation include CT applications in children and patient safety in radiology. In addition to serving as an ABR trustee since 2009\, Dr. Frush is or has been a member of various committees and scholarly societies. Committee memberships include past chair of the Commission on Pediatrics\, American College of Radiology; current member of the board and recent past president (2011 to 2012) for the Society for Pediatric Radiology; board member\, National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP); past chair of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Refresher Course Committee; and current chair of the Image Gently Alliance (Image Gently® Campaign). Dr. Frush has also worked internationally with both the World Health Organization and the International Atomic Energy Agency with radiation protection projects in medical imaging. Dr. Frush is a member of numerous associations\, including the American Roentgen Ray Society\, the Society of Computed Body Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fellow)\, and RSNA\, and he is also a subspecialty fellow (and section member for Radiology) in the American Academy of Pediatrics. \nDavid B. Larson\, MD\, MBA\, is Professor of Radiology (Pediatric Radiology) in the Department of Radiology at Stanford University\, where he also serves as the Vice Chair for Education and Clinical Operations. He serves as the Associate Chief Quality Officer for Improvement for Stanford Health Care and physician co-leader of the Stanford Medicine Center for Improvement Dr. Larson is a national thought leader in radiology quality improvement and patient safety\, and a regular speaker regarding topics ranging from pediatric CT radiation dose optimization to radiology peer learning. He is the executive director of Stanford’s Realizing Improvement through Team Empowerment (RITE) program and co-director of the Clinical Effectiveness Leadership Training (CELT) program. He also leads the Stanford Medicine Improvement Capability Development Program. Dr. Larson is the Founder and Program Chair for the Radiology Improvement Summit held annually at Stanford\, now in its fourth year. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the American Board of Radiology\, overseeing quality and safety\, and on the Board of Directors of the Society for Pediatric Radiology. He serves on the Board of Chancellors for the American College of Radiology as the Chair of the ACR’s Commission on Quality and Safety. Prior to his position at Stanford\, Dr. Larson was the Janet L. Strife Chair for Quality and Safety in Radiology and a faculty member of the James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati\, Ohio. He holds MD and MBA degrees from Yale University and completed his training at the University of Colorado\nHealth Sciences Center in Denver\, Colorado. Dr. Larson is a pediatric radiologist at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. He and his wife\, Tara\, live in Portola Valley\, California and have four children. \nDr. Martha Linet\, is a physician epidemiologist\, who served as Chief of the Radiation Epidemiology Branch of the National Cancer Institute from 2002-2014 and then as a senior scientist until her retirement in January 2020. She continues to support research and mentorship in DCEG as an NIH Scientist Emerita. Dr. Linet is recognized as an international leader in epidemiology and expert on the etiology of pediatric and adult leukemia\, lymphoma\, and brain tumors\, as well as the health effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and benzene exposure. Over the course of her productive career\, Dr. Linet led the collaborative NCI-Children’s Oncology Group case-control study of extremely low-frequency residential magnetic fields and other environmental exposures and risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia\, and was co-principal investigator of the multi-center NCI case-control study of cellular telephones and other risk factors for adult brain tumors. She was the long-standing principal investigator of the study of cancer and other radiation-related disease risks in the U.S. Radiologic Technologists Study and the co-principal investigator of the study of cancer risks in Chinese benzene workers. Dr. Linet served on the National Academy of Sciences Nuclear and\nRadiation Studies Board\, the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements\, and\nthe Editorial Board of the American Journal of Epidemiology. During 2004-2005 Dr. Linet was President of the American College of Epidemiology. She also previously served as the NCI liaison to the Committee on Environmental Health of the American Academy of Pediatrics\, the Advisory Group on Cancer and the Environment to the American Cancer Society\, and the Standing Committee on Epidemiology of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection. Dr. Linet is a former member of the National Academies’ Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board. \nDr. Mahadevappa Mahesh is a Professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Radiological Science and the Division of Cardiology. He is also the Chief Physicist at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Mahesh also has a joint appointment in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Medicine Department of Environmental Health. His research interests are in medical physics and imaging\, particularly in areas of multiple-row detector computed tomography (MDCT)\, interventional fluoroscopy and digital mammography. As chief physicist\, he oversees the quality assurance program for diagnostic radiology\, which includes maintaining compliance with regard to state and federal regulations and ensuring safe use of radiation to patients. He often provides counsel to patients concerned over their radiation exposure from diagnostic x-ray examinations. He received a B.S. in math and physics and an M.S. in solid-state physics from the University of Mysore in Mysore India. He then completed an M.S. in physics at Marquette University in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, and in 1993 obtained his\nPh.D. in medical physics from the Medical College of Wisconsin. \nDr. Ioannis Sechopoulos is the chair of the AXTI lab within the Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine of Radboud University Medical Center\, and scientific advisor of the Dutch Expert Center for Screening ( LRCB ). He obtained his Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology \, in Atlanta\, USA\, performing research in the area of digital breast tomosynthesis at Emory University . Since then\, his main area of research is the development of advanced x-ray based imaging techniques\, especially for breast cancer detection\, diagnosis and therapy response monitoring. Dr. Sechopoulos has performed extensive work in radiation dosimetry\, xray scatter modeling and correction\, image acquisition optimization and image reconstruction\, processing and analysis algorithm development for various x-ray imaging modalities. He also performs patient trials to assess the clinical performance of these and other novel imaging technologies. Dr. Sechopoulos is a member or chair of 22 different tasks groups and committees of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine ( AAPM )\, the European Federation for Organization of Medical Physics ( EFOMP )\, the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA )\, and the European Society of Breast Imaging ( EUSOBI ). He is a member of the editorial board of the international journals Medical Physics and Radiology \, and associate editor of Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics. \nJenia Vassileva is a Radiation Protection Specialists at the Radiation Protection Unit of the International Atomic Energy Agency. She holds a PhD in medical imaging physics\, and before joining the IAEA in 2014\, she was Professor of Medical Physics and Head of Department of Radiation Protection in Medical Exposure at the National Center of Radiobiology and Radiation\nProtection in Sofia\, Bulgaria. She supervised over 40 MSc and PhD medical physics students and has been involved in the postgraduate education and clinical training of medical physicists and health professionals in Bulgaria. She was involved in over 20 national\, European or international research projects\, member of the Physics Subcommittee of the European Congress of Radiology 2010–2012 and its chair in 2013. She chaired two International Conferences on Radiation Protection in Medicine\, 2010 and 2014 in Varna\, Bulgaria\, and was a guest-editor of two special issues of Radiation Protection Dosimetry. She was the President of the Bulgarian Society of Biomedical Physics and Engineering in the period 2012-2014. Since 2014 J. Vassileva when she joined the IAEA\, she has been responsible for IAEA publications\, technical and consultancy meetings and Technical cooperation projects related to radiation protection in medicine. Since 2016 she has been organizing regular webinars on radiation protection of patients\, has overseen development of a number of e-learnings\, information and training material\, and has coordinated international studies of patient doses from medical imaging procedures. She has co-authored over 100 peer reviewed articles and has been invited to speak at many scientific forums. She has acted as a reviewer for several peer reviewed journals and is currently an Associate Editor of Physica Medica. \nPlease visit the National Academies’ Sixth Gilbert W. Beebe Webinar: Tracking Radiation Doses from Medical Diagnostic Procedures website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/tracking-radiation-doses-from-medical-diagnostic-procedures/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T113000
DTSTAMP:20210924T225404Z
CREATED:20210924T225115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T225404Z
UID:26479-1638784800-1638790200@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car – Session 6
DESCRIPTION:The committee on Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car\, part of the Transportation Research Board\, will meet on 6 December 2021 in a closed session. This is the 6th Session of Phase II review. \nBackground: \nAn ad hoc committee appointed by the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will review\, per request of Congress\, current U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) plans and activities to inform government and industry decisions about the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail and consider ways to ensure the continued safety of these shipments over the longer-term. The committee’s review will be carried out in two phases\, each producing a report with findings and recommendations as appropriate. \nPhase 2\nThe committee will engage in information-gathering and analysis to conduct an in-depth study of topics relevant to ensuring the safe movement of LNG by rail if allowed by special permit or regulatory authorization. \nAt a minimum\, the committee will examine: \n\nThe experience transporting LNG in bulk shipments by other modes\, including by water and truck\, to identify basic principles applied for safety assurance that can inform measures taken by government and industry to ensure the safe movement of LNG by rail\nWhat is known about the effectiveness of special regulatory and industry measures intended to assure the safe transportation of other relevant bulk rail shipments of hazardous materials\, especially any routing\, speed\, and other operational controls applied to high-hazard flammable trains and accompanying enhanced track inspection regimes\nThe applicability to bulk rail transportation of LNG of current emergency response plans\, protocols\, and guides for responding to LNG transportation incidents\, such as in PHMSA’s Emergency Response Guidebook\n\nIn carrying out its review of these topics\, the committee may determine that there are other topics directly relevant to the safe transportation of LNG by rail that warrant examination\, and it may elect to do so. Based on findings from the study\, the committee will issue a second report containing recommendations as appropriate to Congress\, PHMSA\, FRA\, industry\, emergency responders\, and other relevant parties on actions\, both nearer- and longer-term\, that are warranted to improve understanding of the risks associated with transporting LNG by rail\, mitigate risks\, and prevent and prepare for potential incidents. \nPlease visit NASEM’s Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car page for more information and resources.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/safe-transportation-of-liquefied-natural-gas-by-railroad-tank-car-session-6/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T140000
DTSTAMP:20230707T185252Z
CREATED:20210924T222926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185252Z
UID:26468-1635847200-1635861600@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires: Committee Meeting 4 Day 3
DESCRIPTION:Destructive fires at the wildland-urban interface (WUI) have burned thousands of acres of residential space in recent years. This study will convene experts to examine the chemical processes that occur during urban wildfires\, the identity of resulting chemicals\, and what is known about human exposure pathways. The committee will also identify challenges in data collection and potential knowledge gaps. The final report will provide decision-makers with recommendations for additional chemistry research needed to inform their work to mitigate the adverse chemical impacts of wildfires at the WUI. \nMeeting 4 of the Committee will take place over several non-consecutive days: \n\nOct 26 10:00 – 2:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 1\nOct 28 11:00 – 3:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 2\nNov 2 10:00 – 2:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 3\n\nPlease visit NASEM’s The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/the-chemistry-of-urban-wildfires-committee-meeting-4-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T150000
DTSTAMP:20230707T185252Z
CREATED:20210924T222456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185252Z
UID:26466-1635418800-1635433200@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires: Committee Meeting 4 Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Destructive fires at the wildland-urban interface (WUI) have burned thousands of acres of residential space in recent years. This study will convene experts to examine the chemical processes that occur during urban wildfires\, the identity of resulting chemicals\, and what is known about human exposure pathways. The committee will also identify challenges in data collection and potential knowledge gaps. The final report will provide decision-makers with recommendations for additonal chemistry research needed to inform their work to mitigate the adverse chemical impacts of wildfires at the WUI. \nMeeting 4 of the Committee will take place over several non-consecutive days: \n\nOct 26 10:00 – 2:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 1\nOct 28 11:00 – 3:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 2\nNov 2 10:00 – 2:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 3\n\nPlease visit NASEM’s The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/the-chemistry-of-urban-wildfires-committee-meeting-4-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTSTAMP:20210924T233055Z
CREATED:20210924T233055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T233055Z
UID:26487-1635379200-1635551999@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:National Science\, Technology\, and Security Roundtable Meeting 4
DESCRIPTION:This is the fourth meeting of the National Science\, Technology\, and Security Roundtable. The Roundtable is a neutral venue where individuals from the national intelligence and law enforcement communities can meet with representatives from industry and the academic research community to discuss current threats\, benefits\, and potential risks. Members and speakers will continue their discussion from the last three meetings (Nov. 30\, 2020\, March 11\, 2021\, July 7-8\, 2021)\, hear from additional experts\, and chart the Roundtable’s future path. \nThe open exchange of scientific and technical information has long been a fundamental tenet of science and an important feature of academic and federally-funded research in the United States. Recent reports of foreign governments acquiring information and materials from foreign students and faculty studying and working in U.S. institutions and from U.S. faculty engaged in collaborative research activities abroad are raising concerns that the open exchange of U.S. scientific and technical know-how may be presenting new national and economic security risks in an increasingly global and competitive environment. \nNASEM established a National Science\, Technology\, and Security Roundtable to provide a neutral venue where individuals from the national intelligence and law enforcement communities can meet with representatives from industry and the academic research community to discuss current threats\, benefits\, and potential risks. The Roundtable will: \n1) explore critical issues related to protecting U.S. national and economic security \n2) identify and consider security threats and risks associated with federally funded research and development \n3) identify effective approaches to communicating threats and risks \n4) share best practices for addressing and mitigating the threats and risks \n5) examine potential near- and long-terms responses by stakeholders in the research enterprise to mitigate and address the risks associated with foreign threats. \nProceedings of the Roundtable discussions will be produced as will an overarching summary at the end of four years. \nPlease visit NASEM’s National Science\, Technology\, and Security Roundtable webpage for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/national-science-technology-and-security-roundtable-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T150000
DTSTAMP:20210924T224815Z
CREATED:20210924T224621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T224815Z
UID:26475-1635343200-1635346800@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car - Session 5
DESCRIPTION:The committee on Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car\, part of the Transportation Research Board\, will meet on 27 October 2021 in a closed session. This is the 5th Session of Phase II review. \nBackground: \nAn ad hoc committee appointed by the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will review\, per request of Congress\, current U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) plans and activities to inform government and industry decisions about the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail and consider ways to ensure the continued safety of these shipments over the longer-term. The committee’s review will be carried out in two phases\, each producing a report with findings and recommendations as appropriate. \nPhase 1\nThe committee will review ongoing and planned USDOT efforts\, as documented and reported by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)\, that are intended to inform pending decisions about whether and how bulk shipments of LNG can be safely transported by railroad tank car. The review will focus specifically on the plans and progress of the PHMSA-FRA LNG Task Force\, which has developed and begun executing a multi-task program of research\, data gathering\, analysis\, testing\, modeling\, and risk assessment. Based on the expert judgment of its members\, and drawing largely on the Task Force’s reports of results\, ongoing and planned tasks\, and other relevant information\, the committee will produce a report with findings on specific tasks and the program overall with regard to quality\, completeness\, and relevance to the agencies’ near-term decision making needs. The committee may make recommendations in this first report that can be acted upon quickly to strengthen the program. \nPhase 2\nThe committee will engage in information-gathering and analysis to conduct an in-depth study of topics relevant to ensuring the safe movement of LNG by rail if allowed by special permit or regulatory authorization. At a minimum\, the committee will examine: \nThe experience transporting LNG in bulk shipments by other modes\, including by water and truck\, to identify basic principles applied for safety assurance that can inform measures taken by government and industry to ensure the safe movement of LNG by rail; \nWhat is known about the effectiveness of special regulatory and industry measures intended to assure the safe transportation of other relevant bulk rail shipments of hazardous materials\, especially any routing\, speed\, and other operational controls applied to high-hazard flammable trains and accompanying enhanced track inspection regimes; \nThe applicability to bulk rail transportation of LNG of current emergency response plans\, protocols\, and guides for responding to LNG transportation incidents\, such as in PHMSA’s Emergency Response Guidebook. \nIn carrying out its review of these topics\, the committee may determine that there are other topics directly relevant to the safe transportation of LNG by rail that warrant examination\, and it may elect to do so. Based on findings from the study\, the committee will issue a second report containing recommendations as appropriate to Congress\, PHMSA\, FRA\, industry\, emergency responders\, and other relevant parties on actions\, both nearer- and longer-term\, that are warranted to improve understanding of the risks associated with transporting LNG by rail\, mitigate risks\, and prevent and prepare for potential incidents. \nPlease visit NASEM’s Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car page for more information and resources.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/safe-transportation-of-liquefied-natural-gas-by-railroad-tank-car-4/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T140000
DTSTAMP:20230707T185252Z
CREATED:20210924T222229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185252Z
UID:26464-1635242400-1635256800@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires: Committee Meeting 4 Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Destructive fires at the wildland-urban interface (WUI) have burned thousands of acres of residential space in recent years. This study will convene experts to examine the chemical processes that occur during urban wildfires\, the identity of resulting chemicals\, and what is known about human exposure pathways. The committee will also identify challenges in data collection and potential knowledge gaps. The final report will provide decision-makers with recommendations for additional chemistry research needed to inform their work to mitigate the adverse chemical impacts of wildfires at the WUI. \nMeeting 4 of the Committee will take place over several non-consecutive days: \n\nOct 26 10:00 – 2:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 1\nOct 28 11:00 – 3:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 2\nNov 2 10:00 – 2:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 3\n\nPlease visit NASEM’s The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/the-chemistry-of-urban-wildfires-committee-meeting-4-day-1/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T143000
DTSTAMP:20210924T225730Z
CREATED:20210924T225730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T225730Z
UID:26482-1634648400-1634653800@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Transportation Resilience Metrics
DESCRIPTION:Natural hazards\, from hurricanes to earthquakes\, too often become disasters that wreak havoc on transportation systems. \nThe Transportation Research Board will host a webinar on Tuesday\, October 19\, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Eastern to discuss transportation systems resilience\, which is the ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and to withstand and recover rapidly from disruption. \nResilience is vitally important\, but increasingly challenging when resilience enhancement investments compete against projects that may produce more certain and immediate returns. Presenters will discuss measuring resilience and using resilience measures within a strong decision support framework to help make the case for investments in resilience. \nThis webinar will present the findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations from the recently published Consensus Study report Investing in Transportation Resilience: A Framework for Informed Choices. This webinar was organized by TRB’s Consensus Studies Division. \nThere is no fee for this webinar\, but sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information. \nWebinar agenda and presenters \n\nOverview of study: Joseph Schofer\, Northwestern University\nCurrent practices of measuring and assessing resilience: Susanne DesRoches\, New York City Mayor’s Office\nReview of academic research on resilience and resilience metrics: Paolo Bocchini\, Lehigh University\nRecommendations for integrating resilience in transportation investment decisions: Joseph Schofer\, Northwestern University\nQuestion and answer session: Moderated by Joseph Schofer\, Northwestern University\n\nThe first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions. \nLearning objectives \n\nDiscuss how transportation agencies are approaching resilience evaluations and investment decisions\nDescribe the multi-step\, multi-hazard analytic framework recommended for measuring resilience and informing investment decisions
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/transportation-resilience-metrics/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211021
DTSTAMP:20210924T213126Z
CREATED:20210924T213126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T213126Z
UID:26460-1634601600-1634774399@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:The Fifth Gilbert W. Beebe Webinar: Radiation Health
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies’ Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board is planning for two webinars on radiation health: \nOn October 19\, 12-2 PM (ET) on cardiovascular effects at low doses of radiation.\nOn October 20\, 12-2 PM (ET) on radon health effects. \nThe webinars will be part of the Gilbert W. Beebe Webinar Series. Agenda and registration information are forthcoming. \nThis meeting will be held entirely online. \nThe Gilbert W. Beebe Webinars are organized by Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board members and staff and are designed to promote discussions on ionizing and non-ionizing radiation health effects. The webinar series is an extension to the Gilbert W. Beebe Symposium established in 2002 to honor the scientific achievements of the late Dr. Gilbert W. Beebe (National Academy of Sciences; National Cancer Institute). Dr. Beebe was one of the designers and key implementers of the epidemiologic studies of populations exposed to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Chernobyl accident. \nPlease visit NASEM’s Radiation Health webinar page for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/the-fifth-gilbert-w-beebe-webinar-radiation-health/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211019
DTSTAMP:20210925T044704Z
CREATED:20210925T044704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T044704Z
UID:26499-1634515200-1634601599@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Nuclear Risk Reduction: Friction Points
DESCRIPTION:Competitive dynamics between the United States and the Russian Federation\, and the United States and China\, colours interpretations of each other’s national security strategies and nuclear doctrines. The intent that each projects onto the other (for instance\, around lowered thresholds of nuclear use\, or the pursuit of escalation dominance) then filters into their readings of specific capabilities. Consequently\, the “friction points” between them – the issues of contention that can spark potential conflict and escalation\, including to nuclear use – are unfortunately numerous. \nThis side event to the UN First Committee will contribute to informed discussion on nuclear weapon risk reduction\, considering ways that the ‘great powers’ can bridge strategic perception gaps (including through the ongoing Russia-US bilateral strategic stability dialogue).  Panelists will also discuss technological developments – including in other domains – that are increasing the risks of nuclear weapon use\, as well as means to address these. \nUNIDIR encourages the participation of representatives and experts interested in nuclear risk reduction\, strategic stability\, and related topics. \nDISCUSSION\nAnna Péczeli\, Center for Global Security Research \nPolina Sinovets\, Odessa Center for Nonproliferation \nWilfred Wan\, UNIDIR (moderator)
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/nuclear-risk-reduction-friction-points/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T160000
DTSTAMP:20230707T185252Z
CREATED:20210924T213642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185252Z
UID:26462-1634223600-1634227200@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Like Wildfire: How Climate Justice Should Change Disaster Response
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by DBASSE and Issues in Science and Technology magazine\, the 2021 Henry and Bryna David lecture will feature Dr. Michael A. Méndez\, assistant professor of environmental planning and policy at the University of California\, Irvine. \nAs climate change advances\, communities across the United States are adapting to the increased threat of wildfires. Such disasters are expected to become more frequent and severe. \nIn this lecture\, Dr. Méndez explores why it is crucial to understand how these events amplify existing inequalities\, and how to lessen the resulting harms\, in particular for the most stigmatized populations\, such as undocumented Latino/a and Indigenous migrants. \nDr. Michael Méndez is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Planning and Policy at the University of California\, Irvine. He most recently served as the inaugural James and Mary Pinchot Faculty Fellow in Sustainability Studies and Associate Research Scientist at the Yale School of the Environment. Michael has more than a decade of senior-level experience in the public and private sectors\, where he consulted and actively engaged in the policymaking process. This included working for the California State Legislature as a senior consultant\, lobbyist\, a member of the California State Mining & Geology Board\, and as vice chair of the Sacramento City Planning Commission. In 2021\, California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Dr. Méndez to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. The board regulates water quality in a region of 11 million people. \nDr. Méndez’s research on climate-induced disasters and social vulnerability has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Early Faculty Career grant\, in conjunction with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). \nPlease visit NASEM’s Like Wildfire: How Climate Justice Should Change Disaster Response meeting page for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/like-wildfire-how-climate-justice-should-change-disaster-response/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTSTAMP:20210925T044349Z
CREATED:20210925T044205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T044349Z
UID:26495-1634169600-1634255999@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Addressing Today’s Nuclear Challenges: Findings from a UNIDIR Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:This side event to the UN First Committee will contribute to informed discussion on today’s broad nuclear challenges: consolidating the non-use of nuclear weapons\, recrafting strategic arms control for the 21st century\, and revitalizing pursuit of nuclear disarmament. It will engage some of the participants in the dialogue for their reflections on the discussions\, their views on these challenges\, and the actions they see as most important or ripe for pursuit now. \nAGENDA\nWelcoming Remarks \n\nRobin Geiss\, UNIDIR\n\nIntroductory Remarks \n\nIzumi Nakamitsu\, High Representative for Disarmament Affair\n\nDiscussion of Dialogue Findings\, including: \n\nLewis Dunn\, UNIDIR\nKarim Haggag\, American University in Cairo\nAndrey Baklitskiy\, PIR Center\nManpreet Sethi\, Centre for Air Power Studies\nWilfred Wan\, UNIDIR (moderator)\n\nFollowed by Q&A \nPARTICIPANTS\nUNIDIR encourages the participation of representatives and experts interested in nuclear disarmament\, nuclear deterrence\, and strategic arms control. \nBACKGROUND \nIn July 2020\, UNIDIR launched an informal dialogue on nuclear disarmament\, nuclear deterrence\, and strategic arms control\, bringing together a diverse group of policymakers\, experts\, and civil society representatives from around the world. In September 2021\, the Institute issued a findings paper that showcases key propositions\, findings\, and recommendations from the dialogue. Together\, its points offer a promising vision and the elements from which to craft an agenda for enhanced global collaboration to reduce today’s nuclear dangers.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/addressing-todays-nuclear-challenges-findings-from-a-unidir-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T110000
DTSTAMP:20210925T040524Z
CREATED:20210925T040524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T040524Z
UID:26491-1633600800-1633604400@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Conflict in the Horn of Africa: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Georgia State University will host a webcast lecture featuring Laetitia Bader\, Horn of Africa Director at Human Rights Watch on the “Conflict in the Horn of Africa: What You Need to Know” on 7 October 2021. \nThe event is open to the public. \n\nWhat countries make up the Horn of Africa?\nWhat are the major ongoing conflicts and humanitarian emergencies in the region?\nHow have these conflicts impacted the international community with respect to economic\, fiscal and social costs?\nWhat is currently being done by the international community\, if anything\, to address these conflicts?\nWhat is needed/how can we help?\n\nPlease visit the Georgia State University Prevention Research Center website for more information. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/conflict-in-the-horn-of-africa-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Symposium,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210929
DTSTAMP:20210925T042223Z
CREATED:20210902T041405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T042223Z
UID:26493-1632700800-1632873599@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:2021 Outer Space Security Conference
DESCRIPTION:Space is increasingly critical to modern life on Earth. However\, there is growing concern that as space becomes more economically and strategically important\, tensions between different space actors could lead to conflict. Such a conflict could have devastating consequences for humankind. \nOver the past year\, several countries have carried out tests of counterspace technology\, as well as ambiguous operations that have raised alarms and incited protests and criticisms. Many States’ space policies continue to shift towards treating outer space as a contested\, operational\, or even warfighting\, domain. This panel will discuss drivers of an arms race in outer space including geopolitical rivalries\, enabling capabilities\, and the accelerated development of arms. \nTo better understand and address issues related to space security\, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is pleased to invite you to the 2021 Outer Space Security Conference. This two-day flagship event provides a unique forum for the Geneva-based diplomatic community—as well as visiting experts from military\, industry and academic backgrounds—to jointly consider challenges related to security in outer space and to exchange ideas regarding solutions. \nUNIDIR encourages the participation of diplomats\, national representatives\, policymakers\, as well as academics\, practitioners and other experts working on or interested in issues pertaining to space security. \nHighlighted topics and addresses include: \n\nWhy the international community needs to build a sustainable space security architecture\nFrom the enactment of the Outer Space Treaty to now: how has the space domain changed?\nThe dual-use nature of space assets and their potential impacts on outer space security\nNon-binding norms and Transparency and Confidence-Building Measures (TCBMs)\nThe Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC) and its relevancy to this discussion\nVerification mechanisms and space security regulations\nThe role of non-governmental entities and non-traditional stakeholders in contributing to space security\n\nREGISTRATION\nThis hybrid event will be held in person in the Palais des Nations\, Geneva and it will be livestreamed\, with the possibility of interactive participation. \nParticipants can join the event either in-person or virtually: \n\nTo participate in-person\, please register here.\n\nPlease note due to Covid-19\, participants who: within the past 14 days have been in close contact with a person testing positive for Covid-19\, or experience cold- or flu-like symptoms (however mild) are not authorized to enter UNOG and are kindly requested to attend meetings remotely instead.\n\n\nTo participate virtually\, please register here. The link to access the broadcast of OS21 will be sent to registered participants one day prior to the event.\n\nPlease visit the UNIDIR 2021 Outer Space Security Conference site for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/2021-outer-space-security-conference/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Avenue de la Paix 8-14\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T143000
DTSTAMP:20210225T020947Z
CREATED:20210225T020947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T020947Z
UID:25847-1631797200-1631802600@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Blast Protection of Buildings - Engineering Standards
DESCRIPTION:A virtual discussion on engineering and design standards for Blast Protection of Buildings will be held September 16\, 2021. \nJoin SEI Host Jennifer Goupil for a discussion about ASCE/SEI 59. The Blast Protection of Buildings standard provides minimum requirements for planning\, design\, construction\, and assessment of new and existing buildings subject to the effects of accidental or malicious explosions. The Standard includes principles for establishing appropriate threat parameters\, levels of protection\, loadings\, analysis methodologies\, materials\, detailing\, and test procedures. It provides a comprehensive presentation of current practice in the analysis and design of structures for blast resistance. Commentaries on the requirements are also included. The Standard supplements existing building codes\, standards\, and laws\, but is not intended to replace them. \nResources:\nBlast Protection of Buildings (59-11)\nStructural Design for Physical Security: State of the Practice\nDesign of Blast-Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities \nPlease visit the ASCE SEI Standards Series website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/blast-protection-of-buildings-engineering-standards/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:https://sp360.asce.org/SSO/Login.aspx?vi=7&vt=6dbd78b7b2bf70484a364850b300939a5a7b6643949c26b38d391f8035c9fefdc83b864c0026dee9d1d141c9ce5a2d34a94695ba1c360bdcb9ea9d0c476f27ea53a1a962062f2e33283fd94d32821a023ced607d3c50a2ca3a83c22b0da8900b02113ddb7795b7f5926927e4d28393be8017f5b90eeb851959ec12f59aee46928293a3a24e6212d09a8d21b7f7fa729ac39b620ecc0b0059e6042d869e238f144c40f504658f83d7ffd800be8eb533cef507edd42d8cf38ef630544c79803239564302b35b2a5238626b9a7c3038002cdc6d99cb9c9339bf65458d01633074543623509a7cc0b3a75ca7db1f3a5f7f18
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210828
DTSTAMP:20230707T185331Z
CREATED:20210226T203311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185331Z
UID:25888-1629763200-1630108799@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:EMS Today 2021
DESCRIPTION:EMS Today 2021 will be held August 24-27\, 2021 in San Antonio\, Texas. \nDrawing more than 4\,600 EMS professionals and 200+ exhibitors\, this annual event showcases the most innovative products and services available to the industry and offers 200+ CEH opportunities. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nParamedics\, EMTs\, First Responders\nEMS & Fire Chiefs\, Managers\, Supervisors\nEducators\nFire Service EMS personnel\nRescue\, Tactical\, CERT and Special Ops\nMedical Directors and Nurses\nPublic Safety and Emergency Mgmt. Officials\n\nPlease visit the EMS Today website for more information. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/ems-today-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821
DTSTAMP:20230707T185419Z
CREATED:20210224T222655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185419Z
UID:25806-1629158400-1629503999@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:AFAC21 by Interschutz
DESCRIPTION:The AFAC21 powered by Interschutz\, featuring the AFAC Conference\, Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia) National Conference and the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference\, will be held 17-20 August 2021 in Sydney\, Australia. \nAFAC21 is Australasia’s largest and most comprehensive emergency management conference and exhibition. The prior iteration attracted a record attendance of over 4\,000 emergency management personnel. \nAFAC21 will offer you an unrivalled opportunity to learn from international and local thought leaders across our multi-streamed\, two-day AFAC conference\, featuring additional streams from the Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia) National Conference and the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference. Following on from the conferences\, the Professional Development Program (PDP) will feature practical workshops and site tours held on Friday 20 August. \nHighlighted focus areas include: \n\nEmergency response\nConfined space\nHazardous solutions\nPPE equipment and fabrics\nSpatial and mapping\nSoftware and technology\nMitigation and hazard reduction\n\nPlease visit the AFAC21 website for more information on how to participate. \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/afac21-by-interschutz/
LOCATION:International Convention Centre\, 14 Darling Dr\, Sydney\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813
DTSTAMP:20210225T043059Z
CREATED:20210225T043059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T043059Z
UID:25852-1628467200-1628812799@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:NEMC 2021 - National Environmental Monitoring Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 National Environmental Monitoring Conference will be held August 2-5 in Bellevue\, WA and August 9-12 Online. \nThe conference will include an innovative technology showcase\, robust technical program and an exhibit showcasing the latest in environmental monitoring. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nLaboratory Scientists\, Managers and Directors\nQA/QC Managers\nRegulatory Affairs Managers\nSenior Analysts\nField Sampling Management Organizations (FSMO)\nStudents\, instructors\, researchers\, and others in the related academic community\nAnyone else concerned with environmental monitoring\n\nPlease visit the NEMC website for more information. \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/nemc-2021-national-environmental-monitoring-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210722
DTSTAMP:20210226T145044Z
CREATED:20210226T145044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T145044Z
UID:25872-1626566400-1626911999@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:60th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law
DESCRIPTION:Convened by the Transportation Research Board\, the 60th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law will be held July 18-21\, 2021. \nEach year the workshop attracts 150 to 200 lawyers\, engineers\, and transportation planners. Participants have the opportunity to meet and hear from federal\, state\, and local government transportation attorneys and private transportation practitioners from around the country. In-depth sessions on significant legal issues in transportation are presented by leading subject matter practitioners including senior attorneys from the Federal Highway Administration\, Federal Transit Agency\, and Federal Railroad Administration. \nVisit the TRB’s 60th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/60th-annual-workshop-on-transportation-law/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTSTAMP:20230707T185419Z
CREATED:20210224T201500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185419Z
UID:25794-1624492800-1624838399@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:International Hazmat Response Teams Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:The International Hazmat Response Teams Conference will be held June 24-27\, 2021 in Baltimore\, Maryland. Conference organizers have a status update page to address needs for virtual participation due to the fluid COVID-19 situation. \nHosted the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)\, the annual conference is recognized as a high quality\, in-depth event with cutting edge educational programs designed for professionals at all levels of experience. For over 30 years the Hazmat Conference has offered informative sessions and unique hands-on training designed to tackle the most pressing issues facing hazmat professionals. \nWho Should Attend \n\nHazmat response teams and Emergency planning committees\nEMS managers and planners\nRegulatory compliance specialists\nPower- and utility-industry staff\nMaritime-industry personnel\nState emergency response commissions\nTransportation and distribution personnel\nCounter-terrorism professionals and specialists\nEnvironmental and emergency staff from federal facilities\nFirst responders from fire\, EMS and law enforcement agencies\n\nPlease visit the IAFC’s event website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/international-hazmat-response-teams-conference-2021/
LOCATION:Baltimore Hilton\, 401 West Pratt Street\, 21202
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210626
DTSTAMP:20210226T145729Z
CREATED:20210226T145643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T145729Z
UID:25874-1624233600-1624665599@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:AppCon 2021 - 17th TRB Conference on Planning Applications
DESCRIPTION:Convened by Transportation Research Board\, the 18th TRB Conference on Planning Applications (AppCon 2021) will be held in a virtual format June 21-25\, 2021. \nAppCon attracts professionals from the academic\, public\, and private sectors to explore practical applications of transportation planning advances. The conference will include instructive and insightful presentation of the application of innovative tools and techniques to address a wide range of planning contexts and challenges illustrated with relevant case studies. \nFor more than 30 years transportation planners\, modelers\, and analysts from across the world have come together biennially to share expertise\, experiences and to discuss challenges and successes in transportation planning. \nHeld in various locations across the US\, the conference has consistently attracted professionals from the public and private sectors\, representing multiple disciplines. This conference is the “place to be” to learn about real-world applications\, with tangible benefits for real-world decision making. The virtual setting expands access to all\, sharing information from state\, regional\, MPO\, city and rural practitioners. \nPlease visit the AppCon 2021 website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/appcon-2021-17th-trb-conference-on-planning-applications/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210521
DTSTAMP:20210225T010638Z
CREATED:20210223T214708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T010638Z
UID:25781-1621296000-1621555199@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Actinide Separations Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Actinide Separations Conference provides an annual forum for scientists and engineers to present and discuss developments\, testing\, and application of actinide and fission product separations chemistry and engineering. \nThis year’s event will be held in a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \nHighlighted agenda topics include: \n\nActinide and lanthanide separations\nSpeciation and redox chemistry of actinide elements\nUsed nuclear fuel reprocessing\nPyrochemical processing of f-elements\nf-element chemistry in molten salts and ionic liquids\nFission product chemistry as it relates to actinide separations\nMedical isotopes production and separations\nActinide forensics\nSafeguards and analytical developments\n\nPlease visit the PNNL Actinide Separations Conference website for more information. The abstract submittal deadline is Thursday\, April 1\, 2021.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/actinide-separations-conference-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210520
DTSTAMP:20230707T185253Z
CREATED:20210224T224832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185253Z
UID:25813-1621296000-1621468799@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Alberta Fire Chiefs Association 2021 Conference and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:The AFCA 2021 Alberta Fire Chiefs Association 74th Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held 18-19 May 2021 in a virtual format. \nParticipate in virtual\, facilitated discussions that will cover challenging and emerging issues such as:\n\nIntergovernmental and stakeholder relationships\nResponse times\, effective response force and the Alberta Building Code\nService and staffing trends\nFire medical first response\nFirefighter health and wellbeing\n\nThe event will additionally feature a virtual trade show with 3D trade floors that allow interaction with delegates through a digital platform. \nPlease visit the AFAC 2021 event website for more information on how to participate.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/alberta-fire-chiefs-association-2021-conference-and-trade-show/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T200000
DTSTAMP:20210310T171013Z
CREATED:20210310T171013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T171013Z
UID:26026-1617820200-1617825600@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:GMU Schar School Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University Scar School of Policy and Government will host a Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House on April 7\, 2021 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET. \nLearn more about the Schar School of Policy and Government and our academic programs at a virtual open house. The online session will provide an overview of our master’s degree and graduate certificate programs\, student services\, and admissions requirements. \nRegister Now > \nFund Your Security Graduate Degree \nApply now for the Schar School’s Master’s in Biodefense program and receive special funding from the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Scholarship\, designed to support future national security leaders. \nLearn more and apply >
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/gmu-schar-school-masters-and-certificate-virtual-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Webcast-Remote
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